SHANGHAI: China is considering relaxing limits to allow individuals to invest overseas in stocks and property, the central bank said, which would potentially unleash a flood of money if the government loosens strict capital controls.

The country keeps a tight grip on outflows of funds due to worries capital flight could disrupt the economy and weaken its control.

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